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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185.40, 276.96 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185.40, 276.96 and 131.16 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185.40 : 276.96 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185.40/276.96 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185.40x = 276.96 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185.40x = 36,326.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,326.07/185.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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